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The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
DISPOSITION OF THE DEAD.

Graveyards as q Source of Perpetual
Pollution.Dangers Of Decomposition.
The subject of how to dispose of the dead
so that their bodies may not injure the living
received great attention at the recent meet
ing Of the British Medical association. Pro.
fessor Lowndes, Of Liverpool, read ali inter-
estng paper on graveyards as sources Of per-
pctual pollution. He stated that lie had
witnessed the removal of portions of four
cemeteries and the whole of fifth near the
city where he lived, and that the sights pre-
sented were enough to convince any person
that reform in the matter of disposing Of
the dead should he urged by all physicians
In opening graves that were closed forty
years ago stencil arose that drove away tue
workmen and polluted the air for long dis
tance from the cemetery. He stated that the
average British churchyards were 'masses of
boxed up putrdity, and that tho dead in
them could not be regarded as buried at all.n
They had been placed in metal "caskets," or
in coffins of oak, mahogany, rosewood or
woods that would remain sound under favor
able conditions for many years. During all
this tme noxious gases were escaping to
poison the air, while liquids were running out
that were liable to find their way into
streams and wells
Ordinarily the most dangerous graveyars
were those i'll which the rich were buried. In
these bodies were deposited incased i'll metal
or nearly ilnperishable wood, which pro.
tracted the operation of decomposition.
Generally the coffin was placed i'll strong
box, and not infreQuently the latter was de.
posted i'll n vault Of masonry. Tho grave
itself was filled with earth that would not
absorb gases or liquids. This was not burial,
but the means OF protracting the period of
decomposition and decay. He favored Gre
nation, as nearly every person did who had
given attention to the different methods OF
disposing of the dead. He did not believe,
however, that the time would soon come
when the authorities of the Roman Catholic
church would tolerate cremation, and he
failed to find many ministers Of the Estab.
tablished church that favored it. As such
was the case, he thought it best to invite tho
co operation of clergymen in inaugurating
reform in the matter of burying the dead.
Ministers were presumed to he interested in
the welfare Of the living, and were persons of
intelligence and considerable scientific knowl-
edge. II their attention was called to the
matter in proper way they could be made
to see tho propriety Of burying the dead in
such manner that they would not be an of
fense and a source Of injury to the living. An
effort should be made to secure the substitu.
tion Of the wicker basket or coffin of COM
pressed paper pulp for those now made of
enduring wood. metal, stone or cement AT.
tention should also be given to filing tho
grave with charcoal or other substances that
will absorb noxious gases. Trees, shrubs and
smaller plants should DO selected for planting
i'll graveyards that will take up the gases
that are generated below the surface of the
ground.-Chicago Times
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
An Overgraspine Owner.

A Maine paper tells the following story, in
which Kennebec horse buyer figures: "Mr.
james Keegan had bargained at Prince Ed
ward Island for fine horse, the price to be
e175. and was just about to hand over the
money when he remarked: The halter goes
with the horse, of course; have none with
me- The halter in question was an old one,
worth perhaps forty cents oh, no. replied
the owner; If you want the halter want my
pay for It, This was too much for our genial
friend Keegan, and quoth he: How much do
you want for your old halterI Seventy five
cents was the reply. AN right said Kee-
gan. Here's your seventy-fve cents; that's
just such halter as I've been looking for
And as he passed over the change be quietly
took of the nov his halter, put the s175
back into his pocket, stepped into his buggy
and rode away, leaving his overgrasping
owner to lament the loss Of good sale and
to get home his bridleless horse as best he
might. New Age.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
Reformation bv p,,ysica, Exercise.

The recent report Of the experiments made
i'll the New York State reformatory for the
distinct purpose of testing this theory Of
physical exercise as the surest and mos. direct
method of arousing and developing the moral
and mental faculties OF restrained criminals,
happily demonstrates their very large sue
cess. They furnish convincing testimony to
the fact that by the administration of proper
physical trimming the mental growth of GRIM
inals is assisted and their moral power visibly
strengthened and enlarged. That being once
well ascertaincd, the perp'exins problem Of
the reformation Of criminals in confinement
may be regarded US solved. The best way to
preach to them and teach them is through
physical development and habitual bodily
activity.-Boston Globe.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22

One Of the newest of the German figures at
summer resorts is known as the RAILROAD"
This requires six railroad tickets for the
ladies', six placards for the gentlemen and O
whistle for tho leader. The gentlemen fasten
the plucards around their necks, while the
tickets are distributed among the ladies.
Upon the signal from the leader the orchestra
plays railroad galop and the gentlemen
march into the room initiating a train. At
the sound of a whistle the train stops and the
leader calls the name OF one of the stations
upon the placarls, when the lady with the
corresponding ticket takes her partner, the
rest following according to their destination.
-Phialephia Call
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
DEATH.

Death in its amber sets the happy past
With all its colors fair, like those bright flies
That summed their wings beneath the young
worlds skies,
And still shine, gem like long as time shall last
Sorrows that might their shadows on love cast,
Doubts that might blight, or griefs that might
arise,
Can mar it not Safely enshrined it lies
Perfect forever, all its beauties past
Though this he all, still it is much to hold
The consolation of remembrance pure
That cannot fade, or alter or wax old.
If this be earnest of some future sure
In what winged words can its high worth be told.
Till all be known, our hearts can best endure.
-Arlo Bates.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22

Frenchinen generally act on the estimate
that waiter in Partisan restaurant ought
not to have more than a sou on ca:l franc of
the bill, But as regards foreign hotels, the
chamberinaid expects about franc and the
waiter ditto when the visitor only stays a
night. If the stay is longer the porter aud
the boots expect something. \ fair estimate
Is about two francs per diem divided between
all the blood suckers. Members of the stock
exchange generally give treble this: members
Ok the aristocracy half.-London Truth.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
1t is estimated that since 1909 !, 40, 900 men
have been killed i'll wars.
Cornish Fisher Folk.

The Cornish fishermen are splendid race;
sober, industrious and God fearing. The
Sunday is invariably kept with decorun and
soemnity, and their huge, barn like chapels
are crowded. During my weeks sojourn
among them neither saw e tipsy person nor
heard an oath. There is no "larking.' no
horse play, no music hall scngs. The whole
nature of the people seems to be chastened
AMI subdued by their uncertain. hazardous
and laborious calling and the ever abiding
presence Of the great wide sea. For hours
and hours they will stand i'll little groups on
the quay or beach, talking gravely i'll UNDER
tones or gazing intently on the scene before
them, specializing OH the various craft that
glide past as in the silence of a DREAM
Chambers journal.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
Equality Among tho Gypsies

luO 1NISi2S.
In all social matters perfect equality is u
living principle. The richest gypsy is of no
more account socially than my friend, Bob,
the tinker, here, whose big heart is always
turning his purse WRONG side out and no one
is left out of counsel or froic on account of
poverty or misfortune while mutual help,
one to another. is universal among them.
The greatest affairs among them are we'd
dngs and funerals. The courting-nlwavs
under the severest espionage OF parenis-is
usually done in the summer upon the road.
When the winter quarters are reached tho
weddings follow III rapid succession, und fur
nsh boundicSS recourse for feast and frolir :;
while some of the gypsy funerals, and es-
pccltlly where the camp effects of the dead
are burned, which ceremony | have twice
witnessed, are occasions of the greatest sp-
lennity, though always followed 10y merry
makinss ont oi consideration for the mourn
ing ones, who must bo given new spirit and
interest III life.
But i'll all things the gypsy is temperate.
Excess is nbllorred Whether in tlI. city Will
ter frolir, at the gayest wedding, in u | sing
ing, dancing and merry making. at rout and
reel OH the green sward by the ilickcring fires
and under the glowing stars, outcust That he
is, there is II geniality, loyalty, cleanliness
and goodness Of just, right and equable de-
gree aud Kind i'll his every day life to those
he owns ana loves which cannot but be con-
tempmtod with qualification and delight,
whether it he found in your home or in his.
-Eignr l.. Wnkemun's Mystic Lake Letter.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
In an or Hand Way.

aDan," said a contractor to one Of his
trusted employees, "when you are down seeing
would mention to Dempsey that would like
pressit, you know, but just mention it to him
in an Oh hand manner"
"Yes. sorr."
u got the money from Dempsey. sorr," said
Dan on his return.
sim very glad; you merely alluded to it in
an of hand way, suppossi"
"Yes, sorr; I handed him the bill and towld
him II hs didn't pay IL would let of me
hand and give him wipe in the jaw that he
wouldn't forget for while, and be paid II a
wanst ~BoSteo CuusiE.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
THE LOST PROPERTY ROOM.
Articles Left in tho Cars by Forgetfu
passeurCrs.Nyoncy EOun,l

Articles Left in the Cars by Eorcetful
Passengcrs-NIoncy Found.
AS soon us the passengers have streamcd
out of the station and lost to sight, swallowed
up i'll the human nlaelstrom of the great city,
a squad of employees SO through tho train
looking TO: lost articles. What they find is
taken to the proper officials, who enter OIL
big ledger description of tho lost property
and the train on which it was found. Should
the owner turn up within week it is given
him and his name is entered i'll the book op
posite the description of the article. If not
called for i'll week it goes to tho cast of
room.
1--WE have got six years accumulation on
hand, said the clerk i'll charge of the lost
the property ut auction, but it lies here and
rots-what can rot. Moro umbrellas and
rubber shoes are found than anything else, us
You see. People pull off their ru,bers and
then go away and forget them They stick
their umbrellas i'll the racks, and when they
get into tho station, the train three minutes
late, elevated cars waiting, brakcmcn shout.
ing Step livelyH hurry skurry off with the
crowd and the umbrella sticking i'll the rack
forgotten. Tho same thing happens every
day
us any money ever found!r
"A great DEAL" replied the clerk. 1--WE
have now i'll the bank drawing interest over
$1,000 picked up i'll our cars alone Night
trains are the ones to find money on Pussc.l-
gers cock their knees UP against the backs of
the seats i'll front of them and the small coins
slip out of their trousers pockets easily We
have found sums ranging from one cent to
$50, which have never been claimed au, still
want owners. Once Il searcl,er picked up in
Pullman sleeper check for s3.OUO. This,
of course, we were able to identify and return
tn its owner.'
In the curious assortment of unclaimed
merchandise to he found in these lost property
rooms the reporter saw flannel shirts, n basket
of peaches, ii package of fans, various articles
of feminine use and ndornment, including
earrings, bracelets rings, watch chains, etc,
hats of all descriptions, walking canes, over
coats, linen busters, a photograph, ncckties,
paper collars, pocketbooks, etc The peaches
are only kept till they decay Scores of
handsome silk umbrellas were dropping into
tattrrs from the ravagcs of moths, and there
4 were rubber shoes enough to stock country
storc.-New York Tribune.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
Two Phases of Italian Character.

The Italians find great deal Of en- joyment
in the silent contemplation of nature, art, or
even the hankest of blank walls Two
friends will sit side by side for an hour gazing
at the sea. They are two fellow clerks in q
government office who have come down from
Rome for II holiday. Perhaps one of them
says to the other, Behold, dear, there is a
steamer" and the other replies, at is proper
ly steamer; she marches, by Bacchus," and
then the conversation ceases until it is discov-
cred that it is past noon and time for break
fast. There is a newly married pair ut oui
establishment, and they enjoy unnloycd bliss
in this quiet way. 1t is not the beauty and
mystery of the sea that they thus contemplate
and that charms them to silence, for they
would sit with like silence in glaring caffi. 1t
is certain tranquility that means peace of
soul, and that seems odd in the excitable,
nervous Italian.
But you should see those quiet people at
breakfast The Italian is the most abstemioui
of men, and rarely eats what an American Or
an Englishman would think a hearty meal
but, on the other hand, lie enjoys his meals
intensely. He eats il possible with his friends,
and they talk incessantly The newly mar
ried par study and consult together and with
the waiter overthe momentous question what
they shall eat. Sometimes they will call in
the counsel Of the dignilied proprietor of tho
establishment, who gives his opinion us if it
were II question Of delicate spiritual casuistry
on the right decision Of which hung the flu
ture salvation of his clients. They finally Sc
lect a soup, outlet, some string beans and q
salad, and it will take them good two hours
to finish that simple meal. They have so
much to say. How properly sincere is this
wine, dearest" says the husband. Thou art
right, by God" responds the sweet faced girl,
and then begin "reminiscences Of other wines
that they have known, and wines that their
friends have known, and hopes and doubts as
to future wines. 1t is not, however, all ex-
cess OF wine that loosens the Italian tongue at
meal time. 1t is the sight of food that sud
denly converts the placid dreamer into tire
less talker. And yet. as l have said, tho
Italian eats simple dishes, and of these only
i'll small quantities New York Times
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22

A computation just made OH good data
shows that there are in England now about
100000 workingwomen, of whom one-half
are i'll domestic service. further that half the
working class families in the country are
partlyor wholly maintained by women who
are widows, or the wives OF sick or drunken
husbands, or tho daughters Of aged, afflicted
or dissolute parents, and that most Of these
latter work at extremely low wages-New
York Poet
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22

A citizen of Missouri, who has Leen little
put out in times post by eastern newspaper
comment on western lawlessness," writes to
friend in this city: u see by the morning
papers you have killed another woman in
Hartford. Don't kill them; send them out
out here. ."-Brooklyn Eagle
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
When Making Cake,

In beating cake beat from the bottom of
the mixing bowl with wooden spoon, bring
ing it up full and high with each stroke, and
as soon as the ingredients are fairly and
smoothly mixed stop beating or your cake
will be tough.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
To Remove B1ood Stains.

Blood stains can be removed from an article
that you do not care to wash by applying
thick paste made Of starch and cod water.
Place in the sun and rub of in couple of
hours. II the stain is not entirely removed
repeat the process, and soon it disappears
Boston Transcript
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
To lfe,nove Gra.s sta,n,.

To remove wet grass stains on white goods
with water, rub in some soft soap and as
much baking soda as will adhere; let stand
half an hour, wash out in the usual manner,
and the stain will generally be gone.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22

TO remove mildew rub common yellow
soap on the damaged article and then sift
some starch on that. Rub well and put out
in the sunshine.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
Perhaps one Of the most primitive of mde-

Perhaps one of the most primitive of tllde-
pendent Kingdoms is the little island of Jo-
hanna, in the Comoro group Tho sultan
boards any ship that may call there, and Ell
deavors to secure the washing for his wives,
while the prime minister peddles cocoanuts
and bananas. Yet this same sultan has j
very good opinion Of himself, and refused
lately to receive a French resident at his
court.-Philsdelrhia Call
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22

To pack trunk fold each article fiat with
out wrinkles. More can be pressed into a
trunk fiat than in bundles.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
Don't Kill Them.

Use heated knife to cut hot bread and the
latter will not be soggy.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
An unlearned ".,onc setter"

The famous English "bonc setter Mr..
Hutton, who died recently, had no learning.
He neither walked the hospitals nor ever
learned tue names of nll the c.e'ices i'll the
human skeleton. If he had had all the bones
of the human body thrown down before him
he would have been at great pains to arrange
them in order. Yet trained men sent pa
tients with dislocations to him.-Chicago
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
AFTER THE RAIN.

Dripping the hollyhocks beneath the wall
Their fires half qucnchc,l. q smoul,lering red;
A shred of gold upon the grasses tall,
A butterfly is hanging dead
A sound of trickling waters. like n tune
Set to sweet words: u wind that blows
Wet bouglS against Il saffron sky; all June
Caught i'll the breath of one white rose.
Ia cite Reese
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
TERRITORIAL OFFICERS.
X. Church. Bismarck.
AZ N,ror,nept Riamarck Il


Goyernor-Louis X. Church. Bismarck.
Secrctnry-M. l.. Mccormack Bismarck.
Trensnrer-J. W. Raymond Bismarck.
Auditor-J. p. Ward. Sioux Falls
Superintendent of Public Observation-Disclosures
ss;;Arsrtant upcrntcndent-Frank A. Wilson,
Attorney Gencral-C. F. Tcmpicton. Fargo:
United States District A'tornsy-John r.. Car
land, Bismarck.
Commissioner of Immsration-P. +. Mcclure
Pierre.
United States Marhal-D. w. Marat,a. Fargo
Delegate to Congrcss--O. 5. G!1ford Canton
Surveyor tiencrai-Aiarnis TAYLOR. Huron.
Adiutant GencruI-Col y. y. Iyncr Fargo.
Board of Ilcalth-C. +. King. NJ d. snperlh'
tendent, Mandun.
THE JUDICIARY
Chief Justica-Barts,t rrpp Yank'1n; ;,ai"M a..o
Sioux Falls: W. II. Francis tSixth dis'rct,, bik.
marck: W. b. Mcconnell Third d'srlct,' Fargo. ,
g, NJ Thomas (First listr;ct. Dcadwood; 'amee
Spencer ,Fifth district. Huron. Clerk. H. c.
Young, Yankton.
RAILROAD DCoMMIsslOEEHS.
Abe. Boynton. I.rnoN: Alex. GriEss, Grand
Forks; y. Y. Smith, Huron: --------serrstary.
The Dickinson press., 1887-10-22


President G.. 4. Bliss. Aberdeen: secretary. w.
+. II. Bushnell. Huron: treasurer. john T. itcn-
nett. Clark.
DAKOTA noRTicrLruEA AND FORESTRY SOCIETY
President T.. DcBe!l. Sioux Fails; vic. prssi-
dent. &. IL. Whitney. Esmond secretary. Mrr. H..
A. Alderman. Hurley, treasurer a. w. Hayes,
Parker.
FARMERS ALLIANCE.
President II. J.. Loucks. clrnr lalN:; zee pres-
dents j. w. Hardin. Plankinton. +. b. FaEchcr,
Jnmcstnwn: secretary. c. y. Sotrrh"i. Hart
ford: treasurer. T.. ID Scott. Mihank; lecturer.
A. ID. C,las,.. Watrrown.
DAKOTA LIVE STocN BREEDERS Ass" lATI"S.
President G.. IL. Kennedy. Madison: vic" prcsi-
dent. {. J .Alinway. Grand Forks srcr'ary y.
q. johnson. Montrnsc; treasurer. f.. Place,
Sioux Fails.
COUNTY OFFICERS.
Clerk of Court--C. d. Briggs.
District Attorney Gibson.
Commiss!oltrs--lI. l.. Dickinson. Robert Lcs,
Y. S. ln,l"rhil.
ShcrT-M. a. Sebastian.
Register of Dccds--(;"o. Aud.
Treae,llcr--.l. \. Farruh.
Judge Of PrnhAic--Jaa, IT, Campbcll
Assessor--Joln RicsEcck.
Superintendent of SvhooiS-'rhor. e. Esans.
Coroncr--p. Ellison.
Survpyor-l q Saunders.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-25
COMPLETE ORGANIZATION
OF the Texas International and
Interstate Drill Association
at Austin.

AUSTIN, Tex, Aug. 24.-The Board
of Directors of the Texas Information
al and Interstate Drill Association of
Austin organized to-day and elected
the following officers: Gen. A. S.
Roberts president, Chas. Il. Hicks
first vice president, George A. Brush
second vice president, John 7. Dick
inson secretary, and William ii. Stacy
treasurer, who is bonded officer in
the sum of$50000. The directors had
a alcngthy and harmonious meeting and
mapped out tull plan of action for
the great Interstate drill and dedica-
ton OF the new State Capitol to occur
here in May of next year. The direc-
tors publish an address to the citizens
of Austin tomorrow, stating that they
have raised over $4,000 already for
this enterprise and the balance, max
ing $4,000, they will have no trouble
in raising in a few days, as all the
citizens are responding promptly and
literally. They will then issue their
prospectus and list of prizes to the
military and all the States and Mexi-
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-25

No Indian News From Kendall.

GLENwooD SPRINGS, Col. Aug. a.
No news has yet been received from
Sheriff Kendall aud posse Of 70 men
sent to arrest 2 Indians indicted for
horse stealing, aud fears are entertain
ed for their safety. A courier came
in to-day and reported that band of
100 bucks from the Uintah agency had
been seen making their way toward
Colorow's camp OH Milk river. This
news is of such serious character that
General Reardon, who is camped
about 25 miles from here with COM
pany of militia, will at once move to
Meeker for the better protection of
the town. 1t is rumored that Chepits
the widow of Ouray, the most power
ful chief who ever ruled over the Utes
was killed by the sheriffs party at one
Of the first encounters with the In
dians. Ii such is the case serious
trouble cannot be avoided.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-08-25
IVES AFFAIRS.
The Law Closing in on the Imi-
tatOr Of Ferd Ward.

New YORK, Aug. 24.- Counsel for
III. S. Ives 81 Co., and counsel tor the
firms assignee, both presented to
Judge Bookstaver this morning Or
ders for the appointment of a referee.
The order offered by the assignee's
counsel empowered the referee to
swear Ives, Stayner and Doremus. the
partners in the firm, aud any other
witnesses whom he had reason to be-
lieve could tell anything about the
firm's missing books, and also to rem
der an opinion to the court. Ex-
Judge Noah Davis was appointed ref.
cree.
Ives was as unconcerned at his of.
flee to-day as if new disclosures Of
fraud aud humbug were not almost
hourly unearthed about him. Really
there is little reason why he should
bother himself, except over the pros
pect of growing middle aged in pris
on, for he has nothing to lose but his
liberty and the use OF his punder fol
time. lie did not own his Brooklir
mansion, owing even the men who
decorated il nearly $4,000. lie never
paid for the yacht he called his, and
it need surprise no one If his tailor'
and laundress get out liens against
him hext. The resemblance between
Ives and Ferdinand Ward,in that botf
took all they could grab and never
paid anybody, is daily growing more
marked. 1t is probable the District
Attorney will be represented at the
reference, which may last several days
in order that the criminal law may b'
applied to the case should civil pro
ceedings prove q mistit.